Scheduled MonumentsEnglandDisc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage

Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage

England
List entry 1009746
Nation
England
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Overview

History & significance

Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. The site represents a characteristic form of round barrow dating to the second millennium before Christ, distinguished by its disc barrow type with a central mound surrounded by a ditch and external bank. Such monuments served as burial places for individuals of elevated social status within early Bronze Age communities. The barrow survives as an archaeological feature of significance within the prehistoric landscape of Somerset, recorded and protected as a scheduled ancient monument under national heritage legislation.

Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1009746. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage?

Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage is a Bronze Age burial monument located in Somerset, England. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1009746.

Who is responsible for protecting Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage?

Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1009746.

What other scheduled monuments are near Disc barrow 610m northeast of Drove Cottage?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Browne's Gate (4.3 km), Bishop's Palace ruined portions, walls and well house (4.4 km), King's Castle enclosures, Iron Age defended settlement (4.5 km).

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